Tools of the trade, part 2

AN ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUE all electric guitarists should strive to master is the art of string bending, which can be used to create personally expressive, vocal-like sounds in unique ways. String bending

I RECENTLY GOT back off the road with my band Black Country Communion, which features Jason Bonham on drums, Glenn Hughes on bass and vocals — the “Voice of Rock!”— and the master of the keyboards, De

Gary Moore’s SG-shape Les Paul is in remarkably clean, original condition

Gibson and Epiphone’s latest signature models have been chosen for their specific roles in the Oasis history book

Three new signature models for team Oasis. Valid instruments or another cash-in? Let’s examine the evidence…

After some considerable time, the Les Paul Custom returns to Gibson USA’s production line-up in classic 70s style, while the lesser Marauder is celebrated with a limited throwback design. Time to investigate!